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Schneider Electric VP appointed by CEW
EduTech

Schneider Electric VP appointed by CEW

Schneider Electric appoints Louise Monger as a member of Chief Executive Women, recognizing her leadership in the industry. #genderadvancement.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023

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Rental stock reaching crisis levels
Artificial Intelligence

Rental stock reaching crisis levels

Desperate tenants are now offering above asking rents as migration and storm damage squeeze Auckland's inner-city housing supply.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2023
Architecture firm sets lofty carbon goal
Digital Transformation

Architecture firm sets lofty carbon goal

The move could cut the climate impact of its 300 live projects, with one office tower already delivering a 5,000 ton emissions saving.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 15th May 2023
IoT tech keeps construction sites monitored
Smart Cities

IoT tech keeps construction sites monitored

Real-time sensors are helping contractors avoid costly consent breaches, complaints and delays by flagging noise, dust and vibration risks early.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
Optimising today’s workspaces with digital twins
Digital twins

Optimising today’s workspaces with digital twins

Hybrid working is driving up waste and costs in offices, as building managers struggle to predict occupancy and energy demand.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2022
How digitisation can support housing construction
Smart Cities

How digitisation can support housing construction

Digital tools could help New Zealand builders deliver homes faster and cheaper as shortages, costs and delays threaten supply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2022
Melbourne’s first Build-to-Rent project opens in CBD
Construction

Melbourne’s first Build-to-Rent project opens in CBD

A third of the 400 apartments are already occupied as the 59-level Southbank tower opens, signalling stronger demand for rental stock in Melbourne.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2022
Fixing the cybersecurity blind spot in building management
Ransomware

Fixing the cybersecurity blind spot in building management

Smart buildings are exposing heating, lifts and ventilation to hackers as connected systems expand and legacy defences lag behind.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2022
Property industry at technology tipping point
Data Analytics

Property industry at technology tipping point

Covid-19 has pushed digital adoption in New Zealand property, though six in ten firms still rely on spreadsheets to track portfolios.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
BIMSafe NZ could be a health and safety game-changer
Digital twins

BIMSafe NZ could be a health and safety game-changer

A Dunedin office project will trial real-time BIM safety tools as construction firms seek to curb a sector that drives 16% of ACC work claims.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Nov 2021
Strong Spring predicted for property market following lockdown
Northland

Strong Spring predicted for property market following lockdown

Lockdown has not cooled demand, with New Zealand house prices hitting another record as spring listings are delayed and buyers stay active.

By Michael Curreen • 12 min read • Tue, 14th Sep 2021
Plenty of real estate activity under Level 4
Digital Transformation

Plenty of real estate activity under Level 4

Online property traffic is staying strong during New Zealand's Level 4 lockdown, as buyers browse listings and sellers turn to virtual appraisals.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Aug 2021
The future of on-site training
Industrial IoT

The future of on-site training

Construction firms are cutting call-outs and speeding up onboarding as wearable, cloud-based mentoring puts expert guidance on site in real time.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 16th May 2021
Advances in construction long overdue
Smart Cities

Advances in construction long overdue

Poor data and slow adoption are leaving construction late, over budget and responsible for a growing share of emissions.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Apr 2021
Advances in construction long overdue
Smart Cities

Advances in construction long overdue

Digital twin tools could help cut costly delays and emissions, as 90% of infrastructure projects are still late or over budget.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Apr 2021
Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money

By automating quotes, the platform cuts wasted site visits for tilers and could expand to other tradies as it scales.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2021
Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money

By automating quotes online, the platform cuts wasted site visits for tradespeople and is now targeting 150 tiling businesses.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2021
Retrofitting a net zero future
Digital Transformation

Retrofitting a net zero future

Older buildings could lock in high emissions unless retrofits and digital twins cut energy demand before 2050.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2020